GARFIELD SCHOOL
Garfield School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lewistown Elem school district, located in Lewistown, MT with about 205 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Garfield School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Garfield School is a public elementary school located in Lewistown, Montana, serving students in the Lewistown Public Schools district. Situated on East Boulevard, the school is recognized for providing a foundational academic environment for children in the local community. As part of a smaller, close-knit district, the school focuses on creating a supportive educational setting that fosters both personal growth and core academic development for its students.
The school is known for being an integral part of the Lewistown community, reflecting the values and educational standards of Fergus County. It typically serves students in the primary grade levels, offering a curriculum that emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and social development. By maintaining a focus on student engagement and community involvement, Garfield School serves as a primary hub for early childhood education within the Lewistown area.
For more information, contact Garfield School at (406) 535-2366 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2366
GARFIELD SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lewistown, MT with about 205 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Lewistown Elem
- Total Students:
- 205
- Teachers:
- 16.21
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 205 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GARFIELD SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 84.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.